Entertainment
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It’s Easy Street for Annie as it charms at the Wolverhampton Grand
My absolute favourite childhood musical film is also a stunning piece of musical theatre, one that moves, enchants and entertains in equal measures. Yes, the sun came out at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre tonight as little orphan ‘Annie’ rolled into town. The depression era story of the feisty 11 year old redhead who steals the heart of a billionaire is the ultimate feelgood story, and in the capable hands of an outstanding cast, this is an experience that is sure to please the crowds that will flock to see it. It’s 1933 and Annie has been in the New York Orphanage for 11 years, waiting in vain for the parents…
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Easter – Essential Movie Viewing
Easter is almost upon us, but it looks like my favourite bank holiday of the year is once again going to be marred with wind and rain. We are heading off to Wales, my favourite place for rest and relaxation, but one that seems to be permanently wedged under a rain cloud, so I’m planning on catching up on some of my favourite dvd’s, eating lots of chocolate, and generally chilling out. If you are planning on doing the same, both home or away, the best way of viewing your favourite movies is on a Panasonic 4k TV, which offer the best viewing experience due to crisper, clearer pictures (four…
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Just in time for Easter – Paw Patrol release Pups and the Pirate Treasure
Paw Patrol is quite a hit when it comes to the children in my family. My two year old niece Renee is a huge fan of the series, her favourite pup being the very cute Skye. Renee will literally watch Paw Patrol on a loop if allowed, and the toys were top of last year’s Christmas list. My son Joe is 7 and is far too cool for Paw Patrol now, except he can often be found watching it at breakfast time, while he eats his corn flakes and gets ready for school. Yes, Paw Patrol is a real favourite in my family. March 14th sees the release of a…
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The 39 Steps is a laugh a minute at the Birmingham Rep
The classic John Buchan novel that became a classic Hitchcock film is also a play, or maybe that should be amended to a farce or slapstick comedy. The 39 Steps opened at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre last night, and had the audience crying with laughter. Using a brilliant ensemble cast of just 4, and with hilarious one-liners and physical comedy to rival the silent movie greats Harold Lloyd and Charlie Chaplin, The 39 Nine Steps is the most fun you can have in less than 2 hours. The Hitchcock version of the book is a taught thriller filled with tension and menace, but the play is a totally different proposition,…
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Ashton Double bill sparkles at Birmingham Hippodrome
Spring season came to the Birmingham Hippodrome last night with the opening of the Birmingham Royal Ballet’s latest offerings, ‘The Dream’ and ‘A Month in the Company’. This Sir Frederick Ashton double bill transported the audience to the Forest of Arden for a balletic take on ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and to Victorian Russia for a tale of forbidden romance and emotion. Two very different ballets, both totally wonderful in their own way. The Dream The classic Shakespeare story lends itself so beautifully to ballet. Titania (a stunning, ethereal Nao Sakuma) quarrels with her King Oberon, the King of the Fairies over a changeling boy who he wants to be…
